2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Soil Clay-limestone with tuffeau subsoils
Orientation Multiple Parcels; Exposure Varies
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Young-vine estate fruit from Montlouis-sur-Loire and Touraine
Vine Age Young vines
Fermentation Vessels Tank
Production Details Regeneratively farmed with year-round cover crops and no tillage; certified biodynamic, although the certifying body is not named; vinified in tank and aged in tank on the lees over winter.
Tasting Notes Zippy and bright, with concentration and energy.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
Total Acidity 3.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window Minimum 8 years
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Soil Clay with flint
Fermentation Vessels 620 L barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date Aug 2024
Production Details Hand harvested; fermented with indigenous yeasts in 620 L barrels; matured on the lees until bottling in August 2024.
Tasting Notes Clear and bright; floral nose developing delicate citrus; balanced palate combining freshness with fleshy fruit.
Food Pairing Grilled fish, seafood platter, shrimp-and-avocado salad, goat cheese, or as an aperitif.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Production Details The producer describes the 2022 release as dry and notes that quantities were limited.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Total Acidity 3.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window Minimum 8 years
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Soil Clay with flint and clay-limestone
Fermentation Vessels 620 L barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date Aug 2022
Production Details Hand harvested; fermented with indigenous yeasts in 620 L barrels; matured on the lees until bottling in August 2022.
Tasting Notes Clear and bright; floral nose developing delicate citrus; balanced palate combining freshness with fleshy fruit.
Food Pairing Grilled fish, shellfish, shrimp-and-avocado salad, goat cheese, or as an aperitif.
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